Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George Parrett was named grand marshal for the July 4 parade and will lead the festivities—local organizers said his role is expected to boost community spirit. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel in Stodden Park will host its 7th birthday celebration on July 24 from noon—4 p.m. with free rides, cake, carnival games and a raffle drawing for a birthday party worth $175; tickets will be available for $1 starting July 1. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana ranked number one in a nationwide outdoor recreation report by SmileHub, which measured 18 key metrics such as outdoor gear stores and park access+ the data confirms the state's strong natural amenities among 50 states. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 6, new federal guidance forced Montana officials to change the $600M broadband plan by shifting from a fiber preference to allowing fixed wireless and satellite to compete on price+ officials plan to open a revised bid window on July 7 so providers have 15 days to respond. State officials already mapped areas without fast internet and are now rewriting applications to help close Montana’s digital divide. KXTL
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4th of July Pig Roast & Fireworks Show
6-11 p.m. — Old Montana Prison Yard — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a community pig roast and fireworks in a historic setting.
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Butte's Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at a cozy comedy venue.
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Igor & The Red Elvises Afterparty
10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with a lively night of music from Igor & The Red Elvises!
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John Roberts y Pan Blanco - Folk Festival Afterparty
10 PM-1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with lively music from John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the official afterparty.
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Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local stand-up comedians.
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Butte's Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at this weekly comedy showcase.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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